A male client has erectile dysfunction. Which systems should be assessed that could contribute to the erectile dysfunction?
1. Cardiovascular
2. Integumentary
3. Endocrine
4. Nervous
5. Renal
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Cardiovascular disorders can contribute to ED.
Rationale 2: Disorders of the integumentary system are unlikely to contribute to ED.
Rationale 3: Endocrine disorders contribute to ED.
Rationale 4: Penile erection has both neuromuscular and vascular components.
Rationale 5: Kidney disorders may contribute to ED.
Global Rationale: Cardiovascular disorders, endocrine disorders, and kidney disorders can contribute to ED. : Penile erection has both neuromuscular and vascular components. Disorders of the integumentary system are unlikely to contribute to ED.
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